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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T885 MDAMOT history

T885 MDA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 164,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
164,642 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T885 MDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T885 MDA was last recorded at 164,642 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 1,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,433 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,209 miles
Average per year
6,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,642 miles
  • 2025 – 163,433 miles
  • 2024 – 159,510 miles
  • 2023 – 159,502 miles
  • 2022 – 156,543 miles
  • 2021 – 152,969 miles
  • 2020 – 149,417 miles
  • 2019 – 145,136 miles
  • 2018 – 129,894 miles
  • 2017 – 120,471 miles
  • 2016 – 116,879 miles
  • 2015 – 101,930 miles
  • 2014 – 90,638 miles
  • 2013 – 79,313 miles
  • 2012 – 73,249 miles
  • 2011 – 66,481 miles
  • 2010 – 61,089 miles
  • 2009 – 55,278 miles
  • 2008 – 50,244 miles
  • 2007 – 45,327 miles
  • 2006 – 40,188 miles
  • 2005 – 35,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,642 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 13 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,642 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    164,642 miles
    Test number
    836954245095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass163,433 miles (+3,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    163,433 miles
    Test number
    442321781451
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass159,510 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    159,510 miles
    Test number
    851376724948
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail159,502 miles (+2,959)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,502 miles
    Test number
    221148199597
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis by suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass156,543 miles (+3,574)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    156,543 miles
    Test number
    183657945468
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and wearing low in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short feed pipe to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel seal retainer ring corroded badly
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component ball joint has slight play a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDiesel fuel pump in engine bay damp further investigation require

  6. Pass152,969 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    152,969 miles
    Test number
    661180906335
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail152,968 miles (+3,551)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,968 miles
    Test number
    354120914670
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInjector pump slight leak

  8. Pass149,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    149,417 miles
    Test number
    204058806829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail149,417 miles (+4,281)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,417 miles
    Test number
    804392691431
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass145,136 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,136 miles
    Test number
    621139579702
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Fail145,129 miles (+15,235)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,129 miles
    Test number
    322457427402
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass129,894 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    129,894 miles
    Test number
    680810467138
    • AdvisoryN/S/F track rod end gaitor poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing slight play

  13. Fail129,886 miles (+9,415)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,886 miles
    Test number
    761911192186
    • DangerousOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired excessively corroded around body mount by drivers door (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F track rod end gaitor poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing slight play

  14. Pass120,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    120,471 miles
    Test number
    224874901663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail120,471 miles (+3,592)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,471 miles
    Test number
    914307076863
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass116,879 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    116,879 miles
    Test number
    362075302868
    • AdvisoryN/s wiper blade in poor condition

  17. Fail116,879 miles (+14,949)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,879 miles
    Test number
    493377214361
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s wiper blade in poor condition

  18. Pass101,930 miles (+11,292)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    101,930 miles
    Test number
    685505063323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,638 miles (+11,325)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    90,638 miles
    Test number
    178788004360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,313 miles (+1,176)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    79,313 miles
    Test number
    536880113333
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre in poor condition

  21. Fail78,137 miles (+4,888)7 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,137 miles
    Test number
    267382103365
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre in poor condition

  22. Fail73,249 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,249 miles
    Test number
    458306842338
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass73,249 miles (+6,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    73,249 miles
    Test number
    546146642350
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  24. Pass66,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    66,481 miles
    Test number
    838679571222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail66,468 miles (+5,379)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,468 miles
    Test number
    388139671442
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass61,089 miles (+5,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    61,089 miles
    Test number
    131332600360
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  27. Fail55,278 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,278 miles
    Test number
    944931609304
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  28. Pass55,278 miles (+5,034)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    55,278 miles
    Test number
    991641309352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass50,244 miles (+4,917)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    50,244 miles
    Test number
    250314208397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass45,327 miles (+5,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    45,327 miles
    Test number
    292943007383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass40,188 miles (+4,595)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    40,188 miles
    Test number
    900774686287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass35,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    35,593 miles
    Test number
    300856585497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T885 MDA

Does T885 MDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T885 MDA is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T885 MDA?
The MOT on T885 MDA is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T885 MDA done?
T885 MDA was recorded at 164,642 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 6,359 miles a year.
Has T885 MDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T885 MDA has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T885 MDA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T885 MDA find?
T885 MDA passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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